That's a pretty special sighting, JenB! Only an estimated 90 breeding pairs of White-crowned Lapwing occur in Kruger and almost all of them are sighted from the Olifants river northwards (but for mysterious reasons not on the Letaba river). The only other known KNP-spot for this bird is in fact along the river between Lower Sabie and Nkuhlu picnic spot (where Sunset dam is also located). A great tick for Mpumalanga!

Cannot remember where or when I saw this one, there was a pair. I should like to know about those devilish horns on each side of the breast. Looking at Wendyp' s photo, seems the female also has them. So unlikely to be for breeding purposes.

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Cannot remember where or when I saw this one, there was a pair. I should like to know about those devilish horns on each side of the breast. Looking at Wendyp' s photo, seems the female also has them. So unlikely to be for breeding purposes.

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Noel

Hi can anybody help me with the following quote

Many lapwings have bony spurs at their carpal joints that are apparent when the birds fly. These barbs help fight off predators and competitors alike. Considering how deceptively large these waders can be, I suggest keeping a respectful distance!

Amazing, never took notice of the "claws" before

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